2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518363407 RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC
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KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in HOPKINS, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
625
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$39.12
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC filed 625 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in HOPKINS, Minnesota, prescribing 88% generic.

625
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$39.12
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

625 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2014

NPI 1518363407

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

625 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC credentials at 10903 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN, 55343, with a listed phone of (952) 933-1150. NPI 1518363407 was issued on 11/05/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAULSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 625 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10903 EXCELSIOR BLVD
HOPKINS, MN 55343

Provider Details

NPI 1518363407
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/05/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
SAN DIEGO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 625 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

625
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,392
Total Day Supply
39,734
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$65K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
8% female / 92% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
224
Finasteride
122
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
42
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
31
Tadalafil
30
Gemtesa
Vibegron
24
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
21
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's 625 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PAULSON.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's specialty?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in HOPKINS, Minnesota. Credentials: RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC.
How much does KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC wrote 625 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC located?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC is located at 10903 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN, 55343. Phone: (952) 933-1150.
What is KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's NPI number?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518363407, issued on 11/05/2014.
Does KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC accept Medicare?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC appears in CMS Medicare data with 625 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's credentials?
KERRY PAULSON, RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC's NPI is 1518363407 with credentials RN,DNP, NP-C,WHNPBC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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